UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the June 2005 question papers

9709 MATHEMATICS

9709/04 Paper 4, maximum raw mark 50

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were initially instructed to award marks. It
does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners meeting before
marking began. Any substantial changes to the mark scheme that arose from these discussions will
be recorded in the published Report on the Examination.

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.

Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the Report on the
Examination.

CIE will not enter into discussion or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.

CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2005 question papers for most IGCSE and GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses.
Grade thresholds taken for Syllabus 9709 (Mathematics) in the June 2005 examination.

maximum minimum mark required for grade:

mark
A B E
available
Component 4 50 41 37 20

The thresholds (minimum marks) for Grades C and D are normally set by dividing the mark
range between the B and the E thresholds into three. For example, if the difference
between the B and the E threshold is 24 marks, the C threshold is set 8 marks below the B
threshold and the D threshold is set another 8 marks down. If dividing the interval by three
results in a fraction of a mark, then the threshold is normally rounded down.
Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method
marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an
intention of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or
idea must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the
relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without
the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an
M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly

obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and
similarly when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or
dep*) is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier
M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together
by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.

The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given
for correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct"
answers or results obtained from incorrect working.

Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine
doubt whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of
the doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be
lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.

Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless
the scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is

correct to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of
an angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical
answer arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow
A or B marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81
instead of 10.
 The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to

ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be
absolutely clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a

previous error is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only often written by a fortuitous' answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is

insufficiently accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same
question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong

solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be
varied in the light of a particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR -1 A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a

question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and
difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks
then become "follow through " marks. MR is not applied when the
candidate misreads his own figures this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed
at the coordination meeting.

PA -1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature

approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
June 2005

GCE A AND AS LEVEL

MARK SCHEME

MAXIMUM MARK: 50

SYLLABUS/COMPONENT: 9709/04

MATHEMATICS
(Mechanics 1)
 Page 1 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
A AND AS LEVEL JUNE 2005 9709 4

1 M1 For using WD = Fdcos

or P = WD/T and P = (Fcos )v
720 = 30(1.5 20)cos A1
= 36.9 A1 3

2 M1 For finding component X (3

terms) or component Y (2
terms)
X = 7 + 5cos50o 6cos30o A1
o o
Y = 5sin50 6sin30 A1ft ft for sin/cos instead of cos/sin
and/or 70o (100 30) instead of
60o (90 30)
SR (max 1/3) for candidates
who use F + R = 0 or F = 0
(instead of F = R).
X = +5.02 or 5.02 and
Y = +0.83 or -0.83
R2 = 5.01..2 + 0.83..2 M1 For using R 2 = X 2 + Y 2

tan = 0.8302/5.0178 M1 For using tan = Y

X
Magnitude is 5.09 N and A1 6
direction is 9.4o anti-clockwise
from force of magnitude 7 N

OR

2 M1 For finding the resultant R1 (in

magnitude and direction) of any
two of the forces.
10.9N and 20.6o anticlockwise A1
from x-axis
or 3.50 N and 59.0o clockwise
from x-axis
or 2.15 N and 157.3o
anticlockwise from x-axis
M1 For finding the magnitude of the
resultant of R1 and the third
force.
5.09 N A1
M1 For finding the direction of the
resultant of R1 and the third
force.
9.4o anticlockwise from the A1 6
x-axis

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A AND AS LEVEL JUNE 2005 9709 4

OR

2 6 M2 For correct drawing to scale

R 5

7
R = 5.09 (A2) (or some value A2
such that 4.9 R 5.3 (A1)) (or
A1)
9.4o (A2) (or some value such A2 6
that 9o 9.8o (A1)) (or
anticlockwise from the x-axis A1)

3 2.25 = a(1.52) M1 For using s = at2

a=2 A1
R = mgcos30o B1
For applying Newtons second
M1 law (3 terms) and F = R
mgsin30o - mgcos30o = 2m A1 ft ft incorrect a or R or consistent
sin/cos mix
Coefficient of friction is 0.346 A1 6

OR

3 M1 For using (0 + v)/2 = s/t to find

vB and hence KE gain from
mvB2
KE gain = m32 A1
R = mgcos30o B1
M1 For using F = R and
2.25F = PE loss KE gain
2.25 mgcos30o = A1ft ft incorrect vB or R or consistent
mg(2.25sin30o) m32 sin/cos mix
Coefficient of friction is 0.346 A1 6

4 (i) M1 For resolving forces vertically

on A and horizontally on B
T = 0.2g and T = F A1
R = 0.3g and 0.2g = R M1 For resolving forces vertically
on B and using F = R
Coefficient is 2/3 A1 4
B1 SR (max 1 / 4) for candidates
who do not use a = 0
0.2g 0.3 g = 0.5a
(ii) F = 2/3(0.3g 1.8) (= 0.8) B1ft ft wrong
M1 For using X = T + F (correct
signs needed)
X = 2.8 A1 ft 3 ft incorrect values of T(from part
(i)) and/or

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A AND AS LEVEL JUNE 2005 9709 4

5 (i) M1 For attempting to use

x (t ) = vdt
x = 0.01t3 (+C) A1
2.5 = 0.01 53 + C DM1 For substituting x = 2.5 and
t = 5 and attempting to find C
x = 0.01t3 + 1.25 A1 ft 4 ft candidates a where
x = at3 + C
(ii) 0.01t3 + 1.25 = 11.25 M1 For attempting to solve
x(t) = 11.25 (equation needs to
be of the form at3 = b)
t = 10 A1
Velocity is 3ms-1 B1ft 3 ft for value of 0.03t2

6 (i) For using the idea that the area

of the relevant triangle
5vmax = 10 M1 represents distance
Greatest speed is 4 ms-1 A1 2
(ii) For using the idea that the
gradient represents acceleration
V/3 = 2 or V = 0 + 2 3 M1 or v = 0 + at
V=6 A1 2
(iii) For an attempt to find the area
of the trapezium in terms of T
M1 (or of t) and equate with 34.5
(T + 9.5)6 = 34.5 or A1 ft Any correct form of equation in
(t 18 + 9.5)6 = 34.5 T (ot t)
Time is 2 s A1 3
(iv) 6 For using the idea that minus
d =
24 . 5 (18 + 2 ) M1 the gradient represents
deceleration
Deceleration is 4/3 ms-2 A1ft 2

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A AND AS LEVEL JUNE 2005 9709 4

7 (i) Driving force = 20 000/10 B1

DF R = ma M1 For using Newtons second law
(3 terms needed)
2000 500 = 1200a A1 ft
Acceleration is 1.25ms-1 A1 4
(ii) KE change = M1 For using KE change
1200 (252 102) = m(v2 u2)
Difference in KE is 315 000 J A1 May be implied
20 000 = WD by cars For using
engine/30.5 M1 (constant)Power = WD/Time
Work done is 610 000 J A1 May be implied
M1 For using
610 000 =315 000 + WD by cars engine = Increase
WD against resistance in KE + WD against resistance
M1 For using WD against
resistance
= Resistance AB
500(AB) = 295 000 A1 ft
Distance is 590 m A1 8

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